DELL VOSTRO 3401 User Manual

Vostro 3401  
Setup and specifications guide  
Regulatory Model: P132G  
Regulatory Type: P132G001  
December 2020  
Rev. A01  
Notes, cautions, and warnings  
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.  
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid  
the problem.  
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.  
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Contents  
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Set up your computer  
Steps  
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.  
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.  
2. Finish Windows system setup.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:  
Connect to a network for Windows updates.  
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when  
prompted.  
If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an  
offline account.  
On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.  
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended  
Table 1. Locate Dell apps  
Dell apps  
Details  
Dell Product Registration  
Register your computer with Dell.  
Dell Help & Support  
Access help and support for your computer.  
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Set up your computer  
 
Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)  
Dell apps  
Details  
SupportAssist  
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware  
and software.  
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the  
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.  
Dell Update  
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important  
device drivers as they become available.  
Dell Digital Delivery  
Download software applications including software that is  
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.  
4. Create recovery drive for Windows.  
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.  
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.  
Set up your computer  
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows  
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a  
minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.  
Prerequisites  
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.  
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for  
latest instructions.  
Steps  
1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.  
2. In Windows search, type Recovery.  
3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.  
The User Account Control window is displayed.  
4. Click Yes to continue.  
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.  
5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.  
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.  
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.  
7. Click Create.  
8. Click Finish.  
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your  
product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.  
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows  
 
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Chassis overview  
Topics:  
Display view  
1. Camera  
2. Camera Status Light  
3. Microphones  
4. LCD Panel  
Chassis overview  
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Left view  
1. DC-in port  
2. HDMI 1.4 port  
3. Network Port  
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A  
5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A  
6. Universal audio jack  
Right view  
1. SD 3.0 card reader slot  
2. USB 2.0 Type-A port  
3. Wedge-shaped security slot  
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Palmrest view  
1. Power button with optional finger print reader  
2. Keyboard  
3. Touchpad  
Chassis overview  
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Bottom view  
1. Speakers  
2. Service Tag  
3. Air Vents  
Keyboard shortcuts  
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts  
remain the same across all language configurations.  
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts  
Keys  
Primary behavior  
Fn + Esc  
Toggle Fn-key lock  
Fn + F1  
Fn + F2  
Fn + F3  
Fn + F4  
Fn + F5  
Mute audio  
Decrease volume  
Increase volume  
Play/Pause  
Turn on/off keyboard backlight  
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Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued)  
Keys  
Primary behavior  
Fn + F6  
Decrease brightness  
Fn + F7  
Fn + F8  
Fn + F10  
Fn + F11  
Fn + 12  
Increase brightness  
Switch to external display  
Print screen  
Home  
End  
Fn + Ctrl  
Open application menu  
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Technical specifications  
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your  
computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows  
operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.  
Topics:  
Processors  
Table 3. Processors  
Description  
Values  
Processors  
10th Generation Intel Core i3-1005G1  
Wattage  
15 W  
Core count  
Thread count  
Speed  
2
4
Up to 3.4 GHz  
4 MB  
Cache  
Integrated graphics  
Intel UHD Graphics  
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Chipset  
Table 4. Chipset  
Description  
Values  
Processor  
Ice lake U (ICL U) PCH-LP  
Chipset  
Intel Core i3  
64-bit  
DRAM bus width  
PCIe bus  
Gen 3  
Operating system  
Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)  
Windows 10s Home (64-bit)  
Ubuntu 20.04  
Memory  
Table 5. Memory specifications  
Description  
Values  
Slots  
Two SODIMM slots  
Type  
DDR4  
Speed  
2666 MHz  
16 GB  
Maximum memory  
Minimum memory  
Configurations supported  
4 GB  
4 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1x4 GB)  
8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 4 GB)  
8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 8 GB)  
12 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 8 GB + 1 x 4 GB)  
16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 16 GB)  
16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 8 GB)  
Storage  
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:  
2.5 in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive  
M.2 2230/2280 for solid-state drive  
The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:  
2.5 in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive  
M.2 2230/2280 for solid-state drive  
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Table 6. Storage specifications  
Form factor  
Interface type  
Capacity  
2.5 in. 5400 rpm, hard drive  
M.2 2230 solid-state drive  
M.2 2280 solid-state drive  
SATA  
upto 2 TB  
PCIe NVMe 3x4  
PCIe NVMe 3x4  
upto 512 GB  
upto 1 TB  
Ports and connectors  
Table 7. External ports and connectors  
Description  
External:  
Network  
Values  
One Flip-down RJ 45 10/100/1000 Mbps  
USB  
Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port  
One USB 2.0 Type-A port  
Audio  
One Universal Audio Jack  
One HDMI 1.4 port  
Video  
Power adapter port  
Security  
4.5 mm barrel-type  
One Wedge shaped lock slot  
One SD 3.0 card slot  
Card slot  
Table 8. Internal ports and connectors  
Description  
Internal:  
Values  
One M.2 Key-M (2280 or 2230) for solid-state drive  
One M.2 2230 Key-E for WLAN  
One M.2 2230 slot for Wi-Fi  
One M.2 slot for 2230/2280 solid-state drive  
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different  
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article  
SIM card  
Not Supported  
Audio  
Table 9. Audio specifications  
Description  
Values  
Controller  
Realtek ALC3204  
Stereo conversion  
Internal interface  
Supported  
High definition audio  
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Table 9. Audio specifications (continued)  
Description  
Values  
External interface  
Universal Audio Jack  
Speakers  
Two  
2 W  
Speaker Output Average  
Speaker Output Peak  
2.5 W  
Video  
Table 10. Integrated graphics specifications  
Integrated graphics  
Controller  
External display support  
One HDMI 1.4  
Memory size  
Processor  
Intel UHD Graphics  
Shared system memory  
Intel 10th  
Generation Core  
i3 processors  
Camera  
Table 11. Camera specifications  
Standard Webcam  
Description  
Values  
Number of cameras  
One  
Type  
HD RGB camera  
Location  
Sensor type  
Front Camera  
CMOS sensor technology  
Resolution:  
Still image  
0.92 megapixel  
Video  
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps  
78.6 degrees  
Diagonal viewing angle  
Communications  
Ethernet  
Table 12. Ethernet specifications  
Description  
Values  
Integrated Realtek RTL8111H  
Model number  
Technical specifications  
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Table 12. Ethernet specifications (continued)  
Description  
Values  
Transfer rate  
e.g. 10/100/1000 Mbps  
Wireless module  
Table 13. Wireless module specifications  
Description  
Values  
Model number  
Intel 9462  
Qualcomm QCA9377  
(DW1810)  
Realtek RTL8723DE  
Transfer rate  
Up to 433 Mbps  
2.4 GHz/5 GHz  
Up to 433 Mbps  
2.4 GHz/5 GHz  
Up to 150 Mbps  
2.4 GHz  
Frequency bands supported  
Wireless standards  
WiFi 802.11a/b/g  
WiFi 802.11a/b/g  
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g  
Wi-Fi 4 (Wi-Fi 802.11n)  
Wi-Fi 5 (Wi-Fi 802.11ac)  
Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)  
Wi-Fi 4 (Wi-Fi 802.11n)  
Wi-Fi 5 (Wi-Fi 802.11ac)  
Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)  
Encryption  
Bluetooth  
64-bit/128-bit WEP  
AES-CCMP  
TKIP  
64-bit/128-bit WEP  
AES-CCMP  
TKIP  
64-bit/128-bit WEP  
AES-CCMP  
TKIP  
Bluetooth 5.0  
Bluetooth 5.0  
Bluetooth 4.2  
Media-card reader  
Table 14. Media-card reader specifications  
Description  
Values  
Type  
One Micro SD 3.0 card  
Cards supported  
Micro Secure Digital (mSD)  
Micro Secure Digital High Capacity(mSDHC)  
Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity(mSDXC)  
Power adapter  
Table 15. Power adapter specifications  
Description  
Values  
Values  
Type  
45 W  
65 W  
Connector dimensions:  
Input voltage  
4.5 mm x 2.9 mm  
100 VAC x 240 VAC  
50 Hz x 60 Hz  
1.30 A  
4.5 mm x 2.9 mm  
100 VAC x 240 VAC  
50 Hz x 60 Hz  
Input frequency  
Input current (maximum)  
1.60 A / 1.70 A  
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Table 15. Power adapter specifications (continued)  
Description  
Values  
Values  
Output current (continuous)  
Rated output voltage  
2.31 A  
3.34 A  
19.50 VDC  
19.50 VDC  
Temperature range:  
Operating  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage  
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)  
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)  
Battery  
Table 16. Battery specifications  
Description  
Values  
Type  
42 WHr Polymer battery  
11.40 VDC  
Voltage  
Weight (maximum)  
0.2 kg (0.44 lb)  
Dimensions:  
Height  
184.15 mm (7.25 in.)  
97.15 mm (3.82 in.)  
5.90 mm (0.23 in.)  
Width  
Depth  
Temperature range:  
Operating  
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)  
Storage  
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)  
Operating time  
Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly  
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.  
Charging time (approximate)  
4 hours (when the computer is off)  
NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery  
regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery  
charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter,  
turn on your computer and then restart your computer to  
reduce the power consumption. Control the charging time,  
duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power  
Manager application. For more information on the Dell  
Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/  
Coin-cell battery  
Operating time  
CR2032  
Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly  
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.  
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Dimensions and weight  
Table 17. Dimensions and weight  
Description  
Height:  
Values  
Front  
18.10 mm (0.71 in.)  
19.90 mm (0.78 in.)  
328.70 mm (12.94 in.)  
239.50 mm (9.42 in.)  
1.64 kg (3.61 lb)  
Rear  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
NOTE: The weight of your notebook depends on the configuration  
ordered and the manufacturing variability.  
Display  
Table 18. Display specifications  
Decsription  
Values  
Type  
High Definition (HD)  
Full High Definition (FHD)  
WVA (wide view angle)  
220 nits  
Panel technology  
Luminance (typical)  
TN  
220 nits  
Dimensions (active area):  
Height  
173.99 mm (6.85 in.)  
309.35 mm (12.17 in.)  
355.60 mm (14.00 in.)  
1366 x 768  
173.99 mm (6.85 in.)  
309.35 mm (12.17 in.)  
355.60 mm (14.00 in.)  
1920 x 1080  
2.0736  
Width  
Diagonal  
Native resolution  
Megapixels  
1.049  
Color gamut  
NTSC 45% Typ.  
112  
NTSC 45% Typ.  
157  
Pixels per inch (PPI)  
Contrast ratio (min)  
Response time (max)  
Refresh rate  
400:1  
500:1  
16 ms  
35 ms  
60 Hz  
60 Hz  
Horizontal view angle  
Vertical view angle  
Pixel pitch  
40 degrees  
80 degrees  
Top/Bottom 10/30 degrees  
0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm  
80 degrees  
0.161 mm x 0.161 mm  
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Table 18. Display specifications (continued)  
Decsription  
Values  
3.5 W  
Power consumption (maximum)  
Anti-glare vs glossy finish  
Touch options  
3.2 W  
Anti-glare  
No  
Anti-glare  
No  
Fingerprint reader  
Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications  
Description  
Values  
Sensor technology  
Capacitive  
Sensor resolution  
Sensor pixel size  
500 dpi  
80 x 64  
Security  
Table 20. Security specifications  
Features  
Specifications  
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0  
Fingerprint reader  
Integrated on system board  
Optional  
Wedge-shaped lock slot  
Standard  
Security Software  
Table 21. Security Software specifications  
Specifications  
Dell Client Command Suite  
Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software  
Dell Client Command Suite  
Dell BIOS Verification  
Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software  
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard  
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response  
Dell Encryption Enterprise  
Dell Encryption Personal  
Carbonite  
VMware Workspace ONE  
Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control  
Netskope  
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Table 21. Security Software specifications (continued)  
Specifications  
Dell Supply Chain Defense  
Computer environment  
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985  
Table 22. Computer environment  
Description  
Operating  
Storage  
Temperature range  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
10% to 90% (non-condensing)  
0.66 GRMS  
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)  
Relative humidity (maximum)  
Vibration (maximum)*  
Shock (maximum)  
0% to 95% (non-condensing)  
1.30 GRMS  
140 G†  
160 G†  
Altitude (maximum)  
0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10000 ft)  
0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35000 ft)  
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.  
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.  
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Software  
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.  
Topics:  
Downloading Windows drivers  
Steps  
1. Turn on the .  
2. Go to Dell.com/support.  
3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.  
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.  
4. Click Drivers and Downloads.  
5. Select the operating system installed on your .  
6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.  
7. Click Download File to download the driver for your .  
8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.  
9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.  
Software  
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System setup  
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program.  
Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.  
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen  
information for future reference.  
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:  
Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.  
Change the system configuration information.  
Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling  
base devices.  
Topics:  
Boot menu  
Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system.  
Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable  
devices in the system. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics  
for the system. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.  
The options are:  
UEFI Boot Devices:  
Windows Boot Manager  
UEFI Hard Drive  
Onboard NIC (IPV4)  
Onboard NIC (IPV6)  
Pre-Boot Tasks:  
BIOS Setup  
Diagnostics  
BIOS Update  
SupportAssist OS Recovery  
BIOS Flash Update - Remote  
Device Configuration  
Navigation keys  
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart  
the system.  
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Keys  
Navigation  
Up arrow  
Down arrow  
Enter  
Moves to the previous field.  
Moves to the next field.  
Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.  
Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.  
Moves to the next focus area.  
Spacebar  
Tab  
Esc  
Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a  
message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.  
Boot Sequence  
Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for  
example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:  
Access System Setup by pressing F2 key  
Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.  
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options  
are:  
Removable Drive (if available)  
STXXXX Drive  
NOTE: XXXX denotes the SATA drive number.  
Optical Drive (if available)  
SATA Hard Drive (if available)  
Diagnostics  
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, displays the SupportAssist diagnostics screen.  
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.  
BIOS setup  
NOTE: Depending on the and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.  
Overview  
Table 23. Overview  
Option  
Description  
System Information  
This section lists the primary hardware features of your  
computer.  
The options are:  
System Information  
BIOS version  
Service Tag  
Asset Tag  
Manufacture Date  
Ownership Date  
Express Service Code  
Ownership Tag  
System setup  
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Table 23. Overview  
Option  
Description  
Signed Firmware Update  
Battery  
Primary  
Battery Level  
Battery State  
Health  
AC Adapter  
Processor Information  
Processor Type  
Maximum Clock Speed  
Minimum Clock Speed  
Current Clock Speed  
Core Count  
Processor ID  
Processor L2 Cache  
Processor L3 Cache  
Microcode Version  
Intel Hyper-Threading Capable  
64-Bit Technology  
Memory Configuration  
Memory Installed  
Memory Available  
Memory Speed  
Memory Channel Mode  
Memory Technology  
DIMM_Slot 1  
DIMM_Slot 2  
Device Information  
Panel Type  
Video Controller  
Video Memory  
Wi-Fi Device  
Native Resolution  
Video BIOS Version  
Audio Controller  
Bluetooth Device  
LOM MAC Address  
dGPU Video Controller  
Boot Options  
Table 24. Boot Options  
Option  
Description  
Enable Boot Devices  
UEFI Hard Drive - Allows the user to select Enable boot  
devices detected by the system.  
1. Windows Boot Manager  
2. UEFI Hard Drive  
NOTE: Legacy Boot mode is not supported on this  
platform.  
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System setup  
 
Table 24. Boot Options (continued)  
Option  
Description  
Add / Remove / View Boot Devices  
Allows the user to add or remove boot devices listed above.  
The controls available are as follows:  
Add Boot Options  
Remove Boot Options  
View  
UEFI Boot Path Security  
Allows the user to control if the system should ask for admin  
password. The controls available are as follows:  
Never  
Always  
Always Except Internal HDD  
System configuration  
Table 25. System configuration  
Option  
Description  
Date/Time  
The options are:  
Date  
Time  
NOTE: Legacy Boot mode is not supported on this  
platform.  
Network Controller Configurator  
Integrated NIC:  
1. Disabled  
2. Enabled  
3. Enabled with PXE  
Enable UEFI Network Stack:  
1. On  
2. Off  
Storage Interface  
SATA Operation  
Port Enablement - Allows the user to enable/disable  
onboard drives. The user can toggle on/off for the following  
drives:  
SATA-0  
M.2 PCIe SSD-0/SATA-2  
Allows the user to set the SATA operation mode for the  
storage devices available. The options available are as follows:  
Disabled  
AHCI  
RAID On  
Drive Information  
Enable Audio  
This section displays the driver configuration and specification  
for all storage devices available.  
Allows the user to enable internal audio devices. The options  
available are as follows:  
Enable Microphone  
Enable Internal Speaker  
System setup  
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Table 25. System configuration (continued)  
Option  
Description  
USB Configuration  
Allows the user to enable USB Boot devices. The options  
available are as follows:  
Enable USB Boot Support  
Enable External USB Ports  
Miscellaneous Devices  
Keyboard Illumination  
Allows the user to enable internal Camera. The options  
available are as follows:  
Enable Camera  
Allows the user to configure the keyboard brightness levels.  
The options available are as follows:  
Disabled  
Dim  
Bright  
Video  
Table 26. Video  
Option  
Description  
LCD Brightness  
Set the screen brightness when running on battery power.  
0 - 100  
Brightness on AC power  
EcoPower  
Set the screen brightness when running on AC power.  
0 - 100  
Enable EcoPower - Enable to increase battery life and reduce  
the display brightness when appropriate.  
The options are:  
On  
Off  
Security  
Table 27. Security  
Option  
Description  
Allows the admin to allow/block users from accessing the BIOS menu  
Enable Admin Setup  
Lockout  
On  
Off  
NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin  
password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an  
admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin  
password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password  
and/or hard drive password.  
Password Bypass  
Allows the user to control if the systems prompts for the system and hard drive passwords when  
powered on from off state:  
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Table 27. Security (continued)  
Option  
Description  
Disabled  
Reboot Bypass  
Enable Non-Admin  
Password Changes  
When enabled, the user can change system and hard drive password without admin password.  
On  
Off  
Enable UEFI Capsule  
Firmware Updates  
Allows the user to configure BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages  
On  
Off  
Absolute  
Allows the user to enable, disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the  
optional Absolute Persistence Module service. The controls are as follows:  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Permanently Disabled  
TPM 2.0 Security On  
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM security. The controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
PPI Bypass for Enable  
Commands  
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI). The controls are as  
follows:  
On  
Off  
PPI Bypass for Disabled  
Commands  
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI). The controls are as  
follows:  
On  
Off  
PPI Bypass for Clear  
Commands  
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI). The controls are as  
follows:  
On  
Off  
Attestation Enable  
Key Storage Enable  
SHA-256  
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM endorsement Hierarchy for the operating system. The  
controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM endorsement Hierarchy for the operating system. The  
controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
Allows the user to enable SHA-256 hash algorithm to extend the measurements into the TPM  
PCRs during BIOS boot. The controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
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Table 27. Security (continued)  
Option  
Clear  
Description  
Allows the user to clear TPM owner information and returns TPM to default state. The controls  
are as follows:  
On  
Off  
TPM State  
Allows the user to enable/disable TPM. The controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
SMM Security  
Mitigation  
Allows the user to enable/disable UEFI SMM Security Mitigation. The controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
Passwords  
Table 28. Passwords  
Option  
Description  
Enable Strong  
Passwords  
Allows the user to enable complex admin and system passwords:  
On  
Off  
NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin  
password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an  
admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin  
password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password  
and/or hard drive password.  
Password Configuration  
Allows the user to set the maximum number of characters for Admin and System oasswords:  
Admin Password Min (04)  
Admin Password Max (32)  
System Password Min (04)  
System Password Max (32)  
Admin Password  
Allows you to configure an admin password.  
NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin  
password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an  
admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin  
password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password  
and/or hard drive password.  
Upper Case  
Letter  
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one  
upper capital letter.  
Lower Case  
Letter  
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one  
lower capital letter.  
Digit  
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one-  
digit number.  
Special  
Character  
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one  
special character.  
NOTE: These options by default are disabled.  
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Table 28. Passwords (continued)  
Option  
Description  
Minimum  
Defines the number of characters allowed for a password. Min = 4  
Characters  
Password Bypass  
Allows you to bypass the System password and the Internal hard drive password, when it is set,  
during a system restart.  
The options are:  
Disabled—This option is enabled by default.  
Reboot bypass  
Password Changes  
Allows you to change the system password and hard drive password without the need of  
administrator password.  
Enable Non-Admin Password Changes - By default, this option is disabled.  
Admin Setup Lockout  
Allows the administrator to control how the user can access BIOS setup.  
Enable Admin Setup Lockout - By default, this option is disabled.  
NOTE:  
If the admin password is set and Enable Admin Setup Lockoutis enabled, you cannot  
view the BIOS setup (using F2 or F12) without the admin password.  
If the admin password is set and Enable Admin Setup Lockoutis disabled, the BIOS  
setup can be entered and items that are viewed in Locked mode.  
Master Password  
Lockout  
Allows you to disable master password support.  
Enable Master Password Lockout - By default, this option is disabled.  
NOTE: The Hard Disk password has to be cleared before the settings can be changed.  
Secure Boot  
Table 29. Secure Boot  
Option  
Description  
Secure Boot  
Secure Boot helps ensure the system boots using only  
validated boot software.  
Enable Secure Boot—By default, this option is disabled.  
NOTE: The system has to be in UEFI boot mode to enable  
Enable Secure Boot.  
Secure Boot Mode  
Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modifies the  
behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver  
signatures.  
The options are:  
Deployed Mode—By default, this option is enabled.  
Audit Mode  
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Expert Key Management  
Table 30. Expert Key Management  
Option  
Description  
Enable Custom Mode  
Aloows the user to manipulate security key databases  
On  
Off — By default, this option is enabled.  
Expert Key Management  
The Custom Mode Key Management options are:  
PK—By default, this option is enabled.  
KEK  
db  
dbx  
Performance  
Table 31. Performance  
Option  
Description  
Multi Core Support  
This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores  
enabled. The default value is set to the maximum number of  
cores.  
All Cores — This option is enabled by default.  
1
2
3
Intel SpeedStep  
C-States Control  
This feature allows the system to dynamically adjust processor  
voltage and core frequency, decreasing average power  
consumption and heat production.  
Enable Intel SpeedStep  
This option is enabled by default.  
This feature allows you to enable or disable the ability of the  
CPU to enter and exit low-power states.  
Enable C-state control  
This option is enabled by default.  
This feature allows the system to dynamically detect high  
usage of discrete graphics and adjust system parameters for  
higher performance during that time period.  
Enable Adaptive C-states for Discrete Graphics  
This option is enabled by default.  
Intel Turbo Boost Technology  
This option allows you to enable or disable the Intel  
TurboBoost mode of the processor.  
Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology  
This option is enabled by default.  
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology  
This option allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading  
in the processor.  
Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology  
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Table 31. Performance (continued)  
Option  
Description  
This option is enabled by default.  
Power management  
Table 32. Power Management  
Option  
Description  
Allows the system to wake up to perform basic checks when the adapter is connected.  
Wake on AC  
On  
Off — enabled by default  
Enable USB Wake  
Support  
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby mode.  
On  
Off — enabled by default  
NOTE: These features are only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the  
AC power adapter is removed before Standby, the BIOS removes power from all USB ports to  
conserve battery power.  
Block Sleep  
This option enables you to block entering to sleep (S3) mode in operating system environment. By  
default, the Block Sleep option is disabled.  
NOTE: When Block Sleep is enabled, the system does not go to sleep. Intel Rapid Start gets  
disabled automatically, and the operating system power option remains blank if it was set to  
Sleep.  
Auto On Time  
Allows the user to set a defined day/time when they want the system to automatically power on  
The options are:  
Disable—enabled by default  
Every Day  
Weekdays  
Select Days  
The user will see the days of the week listed with fields to select the time.  
Battery Charge  
Configuration  
Allows the user to set the preferred battery charging plan for the system:  
The options are:  
Adaptive—enabled by default  
Standard  
Primarily AC Use  
CUstom - Allows the user to set a Start/Stop percentage for battery  
Enable Advanced  
Battery Charge  
Configuration  
Allows the user to enable advanced configuration to maximize battery health while supporting  
heavy usage. The controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
The UI below allows the user to set the day and time to further configure battery charging  
behaviour.  
Peak Shift  
Allows the system to run on battery during peak power usage hours. The controls are as follows:  
On  
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Table 32. Power Management (continued)  
Option  
Description  
Off  
The UI below allows the user to set the peak day and time to further configure battery usage  
behavior.  
Wireless  
Table 33. Wireless options  
Option  
Description  
Wireless Device Enable  
The options are:  
WLAN - Enable / Disable the WLAN device  
Bluetooth - Enable / Disable the Bluetooth device  
POST behavior  
Table 34. POST behavior  
Option  
Description  
Numlock Enable  
Allows the user to enable/disable numlock  
Enable numlock  
ON - Enabled by default  
OFF  
FN Lock  
Allows the user to enable/disable Function keys  
ON - Enabled by default  
OFF  
Lock Mode:  
Lock Mode Standard - When selected, the F1 - F12 keys will hold their traditional functions.  
Lock Mode Secondary - When selected, the F1 - F12 keys will switch to secondary functions  
with media and system controls.  
Warnings and Errors  
Allows the user to configure in what circumstances would the system stop the boot process upon  
encountering errors:  
Prompt on Warning Errors — System will wait for user input when errors or warnings are  
detected.  
Continue on Warning — System will wait for user input only when errors are detected.  
Continue on Warning and Errors — System will not ask for user input even when errors or  
warnings are detected.  
Enable Adapter  
Warnings  
Allows the user to configure the system to give an error message when lower power adapter is  
detected. The controls are as follows:  
On  
Off  
Fastboot  
Allows the user to configure the speed of UEFI boot process:  
Minimal  
Thorough  
Auto  
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Table 34. POST behavior (continued)  
Option  
Description  
Extend BIOS POST Time  
Allows the user to configure the BIOS POST load time  
0 seconds  
5 seconds  
10 seconds  
Maintenance  
Table 35. Maintenance  
Option  
Description  
Service Tag  
Displays the service tag of your computer.  
Asset Tag  
Allows the admin to add an Asset Tag. It is a string of 64 characters that are used by IT  
administrator to uniquely identify a particular system. Once an asset tag is set, it cannot be  
changed.  
BIOS Recovery from  
Hard Drive  
Allows you to enable or disable recovery from a corrupt BIOS from a copy stored on the hard  
drive.  
ON - Enabled by default.  
OFF  
The user also gets a check box that allows enabling automatic recovery of the BIOS without user  
input.  
Start Data Wipe  
Allows the user to setup an autowipe on the storage devices on the system upon a reboot.  
The options are:  
ON  
OFF - Enabled by default.  
System logs  
Table 36. System Logs  
Option  
Description  
BIOS Event Log  
Allows you to either keep and clear the BIOS event log.  
Clear BIOS Event Log  
The options are:  
Keep - This option is enabled by default.  
Clear  
Thermal Event Log  
Allows you to either keep and clear the Thermal event log.  
Clear Thermal Event Log  
The options are:  
Keep - This option is enabled by default.  
Clear  
Power Event Log  
Allows you to either keep and clear the Power event log.  
Clear Power Event Log  
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Table 36. System Logs (continued)  
Option  
Description  
The options are:  
Keep - This option is enabled by default.  
Clear  
Updating the BIOS in Windows  
Prerequisites  
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.  
About this task  
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS  
update is completed.  
For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article: How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows.  
Steps  
1. Restart the computer.  
2. Go to Dell.com/support.  
Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.  
Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.  
3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.  
4. Choose the Products category from the list.  
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.  
5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.  
6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.  
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.  
7. Click Find it myself.  
8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.  
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.  
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.  
The File Download window appears.  
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.  
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled  
CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will  
not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the  
system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known, this can result in data loss or an  
unnecessary operating system reinstall. For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article:  
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Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments  
If you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment, such as Ubuntu, see Update the Dell BIOS in a Linux or Ubuntu  
System and setup password  
Table 37. System and setup password  
Password type  
Description  
System password  
Password that you must enter to log on to your system.  
Setup password  
Password that you must enter to access and make changes to  
the BIOS settings of your computer.  
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.  
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.  
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.  
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.  
Assigning a system setup password  
Prerequisites  
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.  
About this task  
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.  
Steps  
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.  
The Security screen is displayed.  
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.  
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:  
A password can have up to 32 characters.  
The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.  
Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.  
Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).  
3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.  
4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.  
5. Press Y to save the changes.  
The computer reboots.  
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password  
Prerequisites  
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing  
System and Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is  
Locked.  
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About this task  
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.  
Steps  
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.  
The System Security screen is displayed.  
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.  
3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.  
4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.  
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the  
System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.  
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.  
6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.  
The computer restarts.  
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Getting help  
Topics:  
Contacting Dell  
Prerequisites  
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing  
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.  
About this task  
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and  
some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:  
Steps  
1. Go to Dell.com/support.  
2. Select your support category.  
3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.  
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.  
Getting help  
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